Thoughtfully considered, beautifully resolved art projects.

Apparatus is a creative consultancy, specialising in art and integrated design within the public realm.

We have extensive experience working on significant public art projects that have become beloved statewide landmarks. It is our privilege to have worked with First Nations Elders, Consultants and Artists to facilitate the delivery of Aboriginal cultural material in major development projects.

Projects

Subi East Noongar Six Seasons Markers

Celebrating Noongar Katidjin (knowledge) on Noongar boodjar (Country), the Subi East artwork project is the biggest State Government investment in Aboriginal public art to date.   DevelopmentWA transformed the underutilised land at the city end of Subiaco into a vibrant, well-connected city village with Noongar culture at its core. 

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One The Esplanade Artworks

Brookfield Properties is one of the world’s largest real estate managers, providing development & management services for all major real estate assets. One The Esplanade (1TE) is a new workplace tower at Elizabeth Quay, with Chevron as the tenant. Brookfield Properties engaged Apparatus to manage the public art projects mandated …

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Curtin University School of Design and the Built Environment

Curtin University has undergone a significant expansion to become a vibrant, mixed use hub that shifted away from the typical university campus paradigm. The new School of Design and the Built Environment (B418) at Curtin’s Bentley campus was part of this planned change. In 2020, Lendlease approached Apparatus to collaborate on two artwork projects that have become integral to characterising the culture of the site and the pedagogy of the building.

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Exchange Precinct Artworks

Curtin University is currently undergoing significant expansion to become a vibrant, mixed-use hub that shifts away from the typical university campus paradigm. The ambition of public art within Exchange at Curtin University was to make places that are fertile for creativity, critical thinking, and interaction. Public art within a precinct such as Exchange, Stage One want to embody and reflects the intellectual and creative ambitions of that place, creating a tangible and human scale experience.

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Testimonials

Dionne Hooyberg

Registrar / Assistant Curator,

Siti’s workshop gave our install staff greater confidence in condition reporting exhibition and collection items, equipping them with practical skills tailored to our needs.

Siti took the time to understand our specific situation and resources, helping us find effective ways to work within those parameters.

Chris Brady

Senior Development Manager,

Apparatus have provided exceptional services in developing a professional development program supporting Noongar artists to realise a series of major artworks as part of the Subi East redevelopment project.

This is ground-breaking work, and we’re pleased to be in the safe and experienced hands of Apparatus. The team’s combined curatorial, design, engagement, and public art background uniquely positions them to plan and implement this high-profile project, which we hope will be a game-changer for the Noongar artists involved.

I highly recommend Apparatus as professional creative producers. I have no doubt they will deliver exceptional results for any project they’re contracted to undertake.

Colin Walker

Director,

When assessing candidates for our multimillion dollar artwork commission, the decision was easy. Apparatus were by far the most experienced, with a proven track record. The Art Gallery of Western Australia’s project is high profile and politically sensitive, and we needed a consultant we could have the utmost confidence in. Helen’s reputation as an industry leader has been fully supported by the quality of her work.

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live.
We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.